History of Rafael Devers in Timeline

Rafael Devers is a Dominican professional baseball infielder and designated hitter currently playing for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Giants, he played for the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Known for his offensive abilities, Devers has established himself as a prominent player in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1900: Six Hits and Four Doubles

On August 13, 2019, Devers' four doubles in his 6-for-6 night make him the only player since 1900 to record six-plus hits with at least four doubles.

1965: Youngest Red Sox Player

On July 26, 2017, Devers became the youngest Red Sox player to hit a home run since Tony Conigliaro in 1965.

1977: Red Sox Home Run Record

On September 21, 2019, Devers hit his 31st home run of the season, setting a new Red Sox franchise record for home runs by a third baseman in a season, passing Butch Hobson who had hit 30 in 1977.

October 24, 1996: Rafael Devers Born

On October 24, 1996, Rafael Devers Calcaño was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball infielder and designated hitter.

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1996: Previous Trade Games Record

In 2025, Devers played in 163 regular-season games, becoming the first to do so due to a trade since Todd Zeile in 1996.

1997: Youngest Player with Go-Ahead RBI

In Game 4 of the 2018 World Series, Devers became the youngest player with a go-ahead RBI in the 9th inning or later of a World Series game since Édgar Rentería's walk-off single in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series.

2005: DSL Statistics

In June 2014, Devers' .533 slugging average was the highest mark for an everyday player for the Red Sox since at least 2005.

2008: Previous Season Games Record

In 2025, Devers played in 163 regular-season games, becoming the first to do so since Justin Morneau in 2008.

2008: Fastest Pitch

On August 13, 2017, Devers hit a ninth-inning game-tying home run off of Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman's pitch was clocked at 102.8 mph, which was the fastest pitch hit for a home run since 2008.

August 9, 2013: Signed by the Boston Red Sox

On August 9, 2013, the Boston Red Sox signed 16-year-old free agent Devers to a $1.5 million deal.

May 31, 2014: Professional Debut

On May 31, 2014, Devers made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox rookie club.

2015: Joined Greenville Drive

In 2015, Devers joined the Low-A Greenville Drive, where he was selected for the South Atlantic League All-Star Game.

2016: Spring Training Invitation

In 2016, Devers was invited by the Boston Red Sox to participate in its spring training and was later promoted to High-A Salem Red Sox to start the regular season.

July 24, 2017: Promotion to the Boston Red Sox

On July 24, 2017, Devers was promoted to the Boston Red Sox.

2017: Season with Double-A Portland Sea Dogs

Devers started the 2017 season with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, where he hit .300 with 18 home runs in 77 games.

2017: MLB Debut with the Red Sox

In 2017, Devers made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox.

2018: Regular Third Baseman

Devers began the 2018 season as Boston's regular third baseman.

2018: Postseason Performance

In 2018, Devers performed well in the postseason, becoming the fifth player to hit at least three home runs before his 22nd birthday and helped the Red Sox win the World Series.

2018: World Series Championship

In 2018, Devers was a member of the Boston Red Sox World Series championship team.

2019: Season Statistics and MVP Voting

In 2019, Devers finished the season with 201 hits and a .311 average, along with 54 doubles, 32 home runs, and 115 RBIs, and led the major leagues with 90 extra-base hits and 359 total bases. He finished 12th in 2019 AL MVP voting.

2019: AL Player of the Month

In 2019, Devers was named the AL Player of the Month for May, having batted .351 with eight home runs during the month.

2019: Players' Weekend Nickname

In 2019, Rafael Devers used the nickname “Carita,” which means “baby face,” for Players' Weekend. He was given the nickname because he was so happy and smiling as a child.

2020: Shortened Season Performance

During the 60-game shortened 2020 regular season, Devers batted .263 with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs in 57 games.

January 15, 2021: Agreement with the Red Sox

On January 15, 2021, Devers and the Red Sox reached agreement on a $4.575 million one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

March 23, 2022: Contract with the Red Sox

On March 23, 2022, Devers signed a $11.2 million contract with the Red Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.

January 3, 2023: Salary Agreement

On January 3, 2023, Devers and the Red Sox agreed to a $17.5 million salary for the 2023 season.

2023: 2023 Season Performance

Across 153 games for the Red Sox in 2023, Devers batted .271/.351/.500 with 33 home runs and 100 RBI.

2023: Contract Extension with the Red Sox

Before the 2023 season, the Red Sox signed Devers to an eleven-year, $330 million contract extension.

May 20, 2024: Home Run Streak

On May 20, 2024, Devers became the first player in Red Sox history to hit home runs in six consecutive games.

2024: Contract Extension

On January 11, 2023, Devers agreed to a 10-year, $313.5 million contract extension with the Red Sox which will take effect in the 2024 season.

2024: Career Errors Committed

Through the end of the 2024 season, Devers led all active third basemen in career errors committed (141, in eight seasons), and had the lowest fielding percentage of all active third basemen who had played a minimum of 500 games (.944).

February 2025: Position Change

In February 2025, after the Red Sox signed free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, Devers initially resisted a move from third base but later relented and was moved to the role of designated hitter.

May 2025: Player of the Week

In May 2025, after a season-ending injury to starting first basemen Triston Casas, Devers declined the team's request for him to play first base. On May 12, Devers was named the AL Player of the Week for May 5 – May 11 after going 10-for-21 with two home runs and eight RBI. Also on May 17, 2025, Devers hit his first career walk-off home run off Pierce Johnson of the Atlanta Braves.

June 15, 2025: Trade to the San Francisco Giants

On June 15, 2025, the Red Sox traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants.

June 2025: Trade to the Giants

In June 2025, after only one full season of the contract being in force, Devers was traded to the San Francisco Giants.

2025: Games Played in a Season

In 2025, Devers played in 163 regular-season games.

2025: 2025 Season Performance

In 2025, Rafael Devers achieved a batting line of .252/.372/.479, hitting 35 home runs. He ranked third in MLB in walks (112), fifth in strikeouts (192), ninth in RBI (109), and ninth in on-base percentage. With the Red Sox, he batted .272/.401/.504 with 15 home runs over 73 games, and with the Giants, he batted .236/.347/.460 with 20 home runs over 90 games.